Reggie Johnson (boxer)
{{short description|American boxer}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Reggie Johnson
| image =
| realname = Reggie Dwayne Johnson
| nickname = Sweet
| weight = {{plainlist|
}}
| height = 5 ft 10 inHBO Sports tale of the tape prior to the Roy Jones Jr. fight.
| nationality = American
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|8|28}}
| birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.
| style = Southpaw
| total = 52
| wins = 44
| KO = 25
| losses = 7
| draws = 1
}}
Reggie Dwayne Johnson (born August 28, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 2008. He is a two-weight world champion, having held the WBA middleweight title from 1992 to 1993, and the IBF light heavyweight title from 1998 to 1999.
Professional career
Johnson made his professional debut in 1984.
=Middleweight=
He won the WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title in 1989, and the USBA middleweight title in 1990, before losing a disputed split decision in 1991 against James Toney for the IBF and lineal middleweight titles, a fight in which he notably knocked Toney down in the second round.Berger, Phil (June 30, 1991). [https://www.nytimes.com/1991/06/30/sports/boxing-toney-is-knocked-down-but-manages-to-keep-title.html "Boxing; Toney Is Knocked Down But Manages to Keep Title"]. The New York Times. The New York Times Company. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
In 1992 he won his first world championship by winning the vacant WBA middleweight title in a close decision over Steve Collins. After three successful defenses, including a decision over the undefeated Lamar Parks, Johnson lost the belt to fellow southpaw John David Jackson. He twice failed in attempts to regain the WBA title, both by hotly disputed decisions to Jorge Castro in Argentina.
=Light heavyweight=
{{Main|Roy Jones Jr. vs. Reggie Johnson}}
He later moved up to light heavyweight, winning the IBF title in 1998 against the undefeated William Guthrie with a rare one-punch knockout in the fifth round, a fight in which Guthrie left the ring on a stretcher. Johnson defended the title twice before losing by a wide decision to Roy Jones Jr. in a unification bout for the WBA and WBC titles in 1999.[http://www.ringtv.com/393733-best-ive-faced-reggie-johnson/ "Best I've faced: Reggie Johnson]. The Ring. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
In 2001, Johnson returned to boxing and won the NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles, which he then lost in 2002 following a close decision to Antonio Tarver in an IBF world title eliminator. At age 35, Johnson then retired.
He returned in 2005 for one fight, then in 2008 Johnson scored a split decision win over former light heavyweight world champion Julio César González.Courtemanche, Andre (February 14, 2008). [http://www.boxingscene.com/reggie-johnson-interview-on-gonzalez-bout--12601 "Reggie Johnson Interview on Gonzalez Bout"]. BoxingScene. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
Professional boxing record
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|ko-wins=25
|dec-wins=19
|dec-losses=7
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 52
|{{yes2}}Win |44–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Julio César González |SD |12 |Feb 23, 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sudduth Coliseum, Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant IBA light heavyweight title}} |
| 51
|{{yes2}}Win |43–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Fred Moore |KO |9 (10), {{small|2:59}} |Aug 27, 2005 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Paragon Casino Resort, Marksville, Louisiana, U.S.}} | |
| 50
|{{no2}}Loss |42–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Antonio Tarver |SD |12 |Jan 25, 2002 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Ramada Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont, Illinois, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles}} |
| 49
|{{yes2}}Win |42–6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Will Taylor |UD |12 |May 25, 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, Minnesota, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained NABF light heavyweight title; |
| 48
|{{yes2}}Win |41–6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Chris Johnson |UD |12 |Jan 5, 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Grand Theatre, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won NABF light heavyweight title}} |
| 47
|{{yes2}}Win |40–6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Earl Butler |UD |10 |Dec 18, 1999 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hofheinz Pavilion, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 46
|{{no2}}Loss |39–6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Roy Jones Jr. |UD |12 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Grand Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost IBF light heavyweight title; |
| 45
|{{yes2}}Win |39–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Will Taylor |UD |12 |Feb 27, 1999 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF light heavyweight title}} |
| 44
|{{yes2}}Win |38–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ole Klemetsen |UD |12 |May 29, 1998 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Pesaro, Italy}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained IBF light heavyweight title}} |
| 43
|{{yes2}}Win |37–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|William Guthrie |KO |5 (12), {{small|1:58}} |Feb 6, 1998 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won IBF light heavyweight title}} |
| 42
|{{yes2}}Win |36–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Robert Doyle |KO |1 |Jul 12, 1997 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, U.S.}} | |
| 41
|{{no2}}Loss |35–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jorge Castro |SD |12 |Oct 13, 1995 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Estadio Socios Fundadores, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For WBA middleweight title}} |
| 40
|{{no2}}Loss |35–4–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jorge Castro |SD |12 |Aug 12, 1994 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Club Defensores de Villa Luján, San Miguel, Argentina}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For vacant WBA middleweight title}} |
| 39
|{{yes2}}Win |35–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ramon Felix |KO |1 |Feb 19, 1994 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Coliseum, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.}} | |
| 38
|{{no2}}Loss |34–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|John David Jackson |UD |12 |Oct 1, 1993 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Estadio Obras Sanitarias, Buenos Aires, Argentina}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Lost WBA middleweight title}} |
| 37
|{{yes2}}Win |34–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Wayne Harris |UD |12 |May 4, 1993 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA middleweight title}} |
| 36
|{{yes2}}Win |33–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ki-Yun Song |TKO |8 (12), {{small|0:40}} |Jan 19, 1993 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Boise Centre, Boise, Idaho, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA middleweight title}} |
| 35
|{{yes2}}Win |32–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Lamar Parks |UD |12 |Oct 27, 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The Summit, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA middleweight title}} |
| 34
|{{yes2}}Win |31–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Steve Collins |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |12 |Apr 22, 1992 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA middleweight title}} |
| 33
|{{yes2}}Win |30–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Melvin Wynn |KO |2 (10), {{small|0:51}} |Dec 17, 1991 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Interstate Fairgrounds, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.}} | |
| 32
|{{no2}}Loss |29–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|James Toney |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |12 |Jun 29, 1991 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|For IBF middleweight title}} |
| 31
|{{yes2}}Win |29–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Al Long |RTD |8 (10), {{small|3:00}} |Apr 8, 1991 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} | |
| 30
|{{yes2}}Win |28–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|José Carlos da Silva |TKO |3 (10), {{small|0:58}} |Dec 19, 1990 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} | |
| 29
|{{yes2}}Win |27–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ralph Ward |TKO |7 (10), {{small|3:00}} |Oct 8, 1990 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} | |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |26–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Eddie Hall |TKO |10 (12), {{small|3:00}} |Aug 9, 1990 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hacienda, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained USBA middleweight title}} |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |25–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Greg Dickson |TKO |2 (12), {{small|1:18}} |Jul 5, 1990 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Cow Pasture, Gardnerville, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained USBA middleweight title}} |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |24–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Sanderline Williams |UD |12 |Apr 16, 1990 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained USBA middleweight title}} |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |23–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ismael Negron |TKO |11 (12), {{small|1:03}} |Feb 4, 1990 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant USBA middleweight title}} |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |22–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Victor Fernandez |KO |2 (12) |Oct 21, 1989 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|León, Spain}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Retained WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title}} |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |21–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Israel Cole |PTS |12 |Sep 12, 1989 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental middleweight title}} |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |20–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Nathan Dryer |KO |3 (10) |Jun 28, 1989 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Los Angeles, California, U.S.}} | |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |19–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Rigoberto Lopez |KO |3 |May 15, 1989 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.}} | |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |18–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Charles Oosthuizen |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |7 (10) |Nov 14, 1988 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Indoor Arena, Springs, South Africa}} | |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |17–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|William Clayton |KO |3 (10), {{small|0:55}} |May 4, 1988 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |16–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Jake Torrance |UD |8 |Apr 6, 1988 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |15–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Gonzalo Montes |TKO |4 (10), {{small|2:26}} |Mar 2, 1988 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Bingo Wonderland, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |14–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Victor Walker |TKO |5 (8) |Feb 14, 1988 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |13–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Ron Martin |TKO |7 (8), {{small|0:59}} |Jan 6, 1988 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |12–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Sidney Outlaw |UD |6 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.}} | |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |11–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Charles Hollis |PTS |8 |Oct 8, 1987 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |10–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Oscar Pena |PTS |6 |Jun 23, 1987 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Marriott Brookhollow, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |9–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Martin Garza |KO |1 |Jan 17, 1987 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Harlingen, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |8–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Eric Williams |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |3 (6), {{small|1:17}} |Jun 12, 1985 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 9
|{{draw}}Draw |7–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Eric Williams |{{abbr|PTS|Points draw}} |6 |Apr 9, 1985 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Hyatt Regency, Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Stephen Lee |UD |6 |Mar 5, 1985 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 7
|{{no2}}Loss |6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|Adam George |UD |8 |Jan 29, 1985 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Phil Jones |UD |6 |Dec 27, 1984 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Marriott Market Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Tarlton Washington |KO |1 (6) |Dec 18, 1984 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Jonathan Ivory |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |6 |Nov 23, 1984 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Richard Fillitelli |KO |1 (6), {{small|2:24}} |Nov 17, 1984 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Carl Orville |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |2 |Oct 9, 1984 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Houston, Texas, U.S.}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Mark Henderson |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |4 |Aug 14, 1984 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Pasadena, Texas, U.S.}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Professional debut}} |
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